Christian or Islamic Religious Studies - Post-UTME Study Guide
Christian or Islamic Religious Studies in the Post-UTME tests scripture knowledge, doctrine, ethics and the history of the faith. Candidates normally answer in one tradition, so keep CRS and IRS material separate.
Core rules
- CRS: know the structure of the Bible, the Gospels, key parables, the Ten Commandments, the resurrection and ethical teachings.
- IRS: know the Qur'an and Hadith, the Five Pillars, major prophets, Islamic law and ethics.
- Shared ethical themes include justice, honesty, charity, forgiveness and care for the needy.
- Context matters: a verse or hadith should be read in its setting, not as an isolated slogan.
Worked example
In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), a traveller is robbed and left injured. A priest and a Levite pass by, but a Samaritan helps him. The lesson is that neighbourliness crosses ethnic and religious boundaries and is shown by practical mercy, not status. The reasoning depends on the cultural tension between Jews and Samaritans, which makes the Samaritan's action striking.
Traps
Do not mix CRS and IRS answers in one response. Do not quote a text without explaining its context and lesson. Do not confuse doctrine with custom. Avoid sectarian language; the exam expects accurate, respectful description.